Women's Romantic Theatre and Drama
Author | : Lilla Maria Crisafulli |
Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 0754655776 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780754655770 |
Rating | : 4/5 (770 Downloads) |
Download or read book Women's Romantic Theatre and Drama written by Lilla Maria Crisafulli and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together leading British, North American, and Italian critics, this collection makes a crucial intervention in the reclamation of women's theatrical activities during the Romantic period. As they examine key figures like Elizabeth Inchbald, Joanna Baillie, Elizabeth Vestris, and Jane Scott, the contributors take up topics such as women's history plays, ethics and sexuality, the politics of drama and performance, and the role of women as managers and producers.